Sandhill Crane Wetlands
Ohio · Midwest
Moderate
April-May, September-October
About This Location
Sandhill Crane Wetlands is a productive birding destination in Ohio, with 240 species recorded on eBird. This grassland and wetland habitat attracts Canada Goose, Tundra Swan, and Mallard among many others. Spring migration along the Mississippi and Central Flyways makes this a vital stopover for diverse species.
Location
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Live Bird Data
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Notable Sightings
Rare or unusual species spotted nearby in the last 14 days
Chuck-will's-widow
Antrostomus carolinensis
Purple Finch (Eastern)
Haemorhous purpureus
Lawrence's Warbler (hybrid)
Vermivora chrysoptera x cyanoptera (F2 backcross)
Magnolia Warbler
Setophaga magnolia
White-faced Ibis
Plegadis chihi
Caspian Tern
Hydroprogne caspia
Northern Mockingbird
Mimus polyglottos
Recent Observations
Species reported at this location in the last 14 days
Great Egret
American Crow
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Barn Swallow
Marsh Wren
Field Sparrow
Song Sparrow
Yellow-breasted Chat
Red-winged Blackbird
Common Yellowthroat
Indigo Bunting
Canada Goose
Wood Duck
Mallard
Mourning Dove
Virginia Rail
Sora
Sandhill Crane
Killdeer
Willow Flycatcher
Birding Tips
- 1
Scan fence posts and utility wires for perching raptors and kingbirds.
- 2
Walk field edges at dawn when sparrows and grassland species are most vocal.
- 3
Time your visit during the first week of May for maximum species diversity.
Amenities
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